cabriolet 0.1.2 → 0.2.0

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  1. checksums.yaml +4 -4
  2. data/README.adoc +700 -38
  3. data/lib/cabriolet/algorithm_factory.rb +250 -0
  4. data/lib/cabriolet/base_compressor.rb +206 -0
  5. data/lib/cabriolet/binary/bitstream.rb +154 -14
  6. data/lib/cabriolet/binary/bitstream_writer.rb +129 -17
  7. data/lib/cabriolet/binary/chm_structures.rb +2 -2
  8. data/lib/cabriolet/binary/hlp_structures.rb +258 -37
  9. data/lib/cabriolet/binary/lit_structures.rb +231 -65
  10. data/lib/cabriolet/binary/oab_structures.rb +17 -1
  11. data/lib/cabriolet/cab/command_handler.rb +226 -0
  12. data/lib/cabriolet/cab/compressor.rb +35 -43
  13. data/lib/cabriolet/cab/decompressor.rb +14 -19
  14. data/lib/cabriolet/cab/extractor.rb +140 -31
  15. data/lib/cabriolet/chm/command_handler.rb +227 -0
  16. data/lib/cabriolet/chm/compressor.rb +7 -3
  17. data/lib/cabriolet/chm/decompressor.rb +39 -21
  18. data/lib/cabriolet/chm/parser.rb +5 -2
  19. data/lib/cabriolet/cli/base_command_handler.rb +127 -0
  20. data/lib/cabriolet/cli/command_dispatcher.rb +140 -0
  21. data/lib/cabriolet/cli/command_registry.rb +83 -0
  22. data/lib/cabriolet/cli.rb +356 -607
  23. data/lib/cabriolet/compressors/base.rb +1 -1
  24. data/lib/cabriolet/compressors/lzx.rb +241 -54
  25. data/lib/cabriolet/compressors/mszip.rb +35 -3
  26. data/lib/cabriolet/compressors/quantum.rb +34 -45
  27. data/lib/cabriolet/decompressors/base.rb +1 -1
  28. data/lib/cabriolet/decompressors/lzss.rb +13 -3
  29. data/lib/cabriolet/decompressors/lzx.rb +70 -33
  30. data/lib/cabriolet/decompressors/mszip.rb +126 -39
  31. data/lib/cabriolet/decompressors/quantum.rb +3 -2
  32. data/lib/cabriolet/errors.rb +3 -0
  33. data/lib/cabriolet/file_entry.rb +156 -0
  34. data/lib/cabriolet/file_manager.rb +144 -0
  35. data/lib/cabriolet/hlp/command_handler.rb +282 -0
  36. data/lib/cabriolet/hlp/compressor.rb +28 -238
  37. data/lib/cabriolet/hlp/decompressor.rb +107 -147
  38. data/lib/cabriolet/hlp/parser.rb +52 -101
  39. data/lib/cabriolet/hlp/quickhelp/compression_stream.rb +138 -0
  40. data/lib/cabriolet/hlp/quickhelp/compressor.rb +626 -0
  41. data/lib/cabriolet/hlp/quickhelp/decompressor.rb +558 -0
  42. data/lib/cabriolet/hlp/quickhelp/huffman_stream.rb +74 -0
  43. data/lib/cabriolet/hlp/quickhelp/huffman_tree.rb +167 -0
  44. data/lib/cabriolet/hlp/quickhelp/parser.rb +274 -0
  45. data/lib/cabriolet/hlp/winhelp/btree_builder.rb +289 -0
  46. data/lib/cabriolet/hlp/winhelp/compressor.rb +400 -0
  47. data/lib/cabriolet/hlp/winhelp/decompressor.rb +192 -0
  48. data/lib/cabriolet/hlp/winhelp/parser.rb +484 -0
  49. data/lib/cabriolet/hlp/winhelp/zeck_lz77.rb +271 -0
  50. data/lib/cabriolet/huffman/tree.rb +85 -1
  51. data/lib/cabriolet/kwaj/command_handler.rb +213 -0
  52. data/lib/cabriolet/kwaj/compressor.rb +7 -3
  53. data/lib/cabriolet/kwaj/decompressor.rb +18 -12
  54. data/lib/cabriolet/lit/command_handler.rb +221 -0
  55. data/lib/cabriolet/lit/compressor.rb +633 -38
  56. data/lib/cabriolet/lit/decompressor.rb +518 -152
  57. data/lib/cabriolet/lit/parser.rb +670 -0
  58. data/lib/cabriolet/models/hlp_file.rb +130 -29
  59. data/lib/cabriolet/models/hlp_header.rb +105 -17
  60. data/lib/cabriolet/models/lit_header.rb +212 -25
  61. data/lib/cabriolet/models/szdd_header.rb +10 -2
  62. data/lib/cabriolet/models/winhelp_header.rb +127 -0
  63. data/lib/cabriolet/oab/command_handler.rb +257 -0
  64. data/lib/cabriolet/oab/compressor.rb +17 -8
  65. data/lib/cabriolet/oab/decompressor.rb +41 -10
  66. data/lib/cabriolet/offset_calculator.rb +81 -0
  67. data/lib/cabriolet/plugin.rb +233 -0
  68. data/lib/cabriolet/plugin_manager.rb +453 -0
  69. data/lib/cabriolet/plugin_validator.rb +422 -0
  70. data/lib/cabriolet/system/io_system.rb +3 -0
  71. data/lib/cabriolet/system/memory_handle.rb +17 -4
  72. data/lib/cabriolet/szdd/command_handler.rb +217 -0
  73. data/lib/cabriolet/szdd/compressor.rb +15 -11
  74. data/lib/cabriolet/szdd/decompressor.rb +18 -9
  75. data/lib/cabriolet/version.rb +1 -1
  76. data/lib/cabriolet.rb +67 -17
  77. metadata +33 -2
data/README.adoc CHANGED
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- = Cabriolet
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- :toc: left
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- :toclevels: 3
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+ = Cabriolet: Working with Microsoft Compression Formats in Pure Ruby
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  image:https://img.shields.io/gem/v/cabriolet.svg[RubyGems Version, link=https://rubygems.org/gems/cabriolet]
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  image:https://img.shields.io/github/license/omnizip/cabriolet.svg[License]
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  == Introduction
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- Cabriolet extracts and creates Microsoft Cabinet (.CAB) files and related
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+ Cabriolet extracts and creates Microsoft compression files and related
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  compression formats using pure Ruby.
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- This gem fully covers the features of libmspack and cabextract, implementing all
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- Microsoft compression formats for both extraction (decompression) and creation
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- (compression).
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+ This gem aims to cover the features of libmspack and cabextract, implementing
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+ all Microsoft compression formats for both extraction (decompression) and
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+ creation (compression).
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  NOTE: No C extensions required, works on any platform where Ruby runs.
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+ == Supported formats
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+
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+ Cabriolet provides complete bidirectional support (compression and
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+ decompression) for seven Microsoft compression formats:
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+
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+ CAB (Microsoft Cabinet)::
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+ Microsoft Cabinet files (.CAB) are archive files used extensively in Windows
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+ software distribution, updates, and installations. They support multiple
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+ compression algorithms (None, LZSS, MSZIP, LZX, Quantum), multi-part spanning,
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+ and can store multiple files with full metadata preservation including
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+ timestamps and attributes. Cabriolet provides complete CAB support including
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+ multi-part cabinet sets, embedded cabinet search, and salvage mode for corrupted
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+ files.
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+
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+ CHM (Compiled HTML Help)::
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+ Compiled HTML Help files (.CHM) are Microsoft's compressed help file format used
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+ in Windows applications since Windows 98. CHM files use an internal file system
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+ to store HTML pages, images, stylesheets, and a full-text search index, all
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+ compressed with LZX. Cabriolet can extract CHM contents to recreate the original
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+ HTML documentation, and create new CHM files from HTML sources with proper
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+ compression and indexing.
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+
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+ SZDD (Single-File LZSS)::
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+ SZDD is Microsoft's single-file compression format used primarily in Windows
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+ installation media and DOS utilities. Files compressed with SZDD typically have
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+ the last character of their extension replaced with an underscore (e.g., .TX_
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+ for .TXT). SZDD uses LZSS MODE_EXPAND compression with a 4KB sliding window.
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+ Cabriolet supports both normal SZDD format and the QBasic variant, with
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+ automatic filename reconstruction during extraction.
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+
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+ KWAJ (Installation File)::
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+ KWAJ format (.KWJ) is used in Microsoft installation packages to compress
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+ individual files. It supports multiple compression methods including
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+ uncompressed storage, XOR encryption (0xFF), SZDD (LZSS), and MSZIP. KWAJ files
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+ can embed the original filename and uncompressed size in the header. Cabriolet
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+ provides full KWAJ support for all compression methods and can preserve or
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+ reconstruct original filenames.
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+
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+ DOS Help (QuickHelp)::
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+ QuickHelp (.HLP) is the DOS-based help file format used in Microsoft development
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+ tools like QuickC, QuickBASIC, and early Visual C++. Identified by the signature
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+ 0x4C 0x4E ("LN"), QuickHelp files contain help topics compressed with optional
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+ Huffman coding and LZSS MODE_MSHELP compression. Topics are organized with
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+ context strings for navigation. Cabriolet fully supports creating and extracting
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+ QuickHelp files with all compression options.
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+
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+ Windows Help (WinHelp)::
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+ Windows Help (.HLP) is the help file format used in Windows 3.x through Windows
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+ XP, distinct from DOS Help/QuickHelp. WinHelp files are identified by magic
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+ numbers 0x35F3 (version 3.x) or 0x3F5F (version 4.x) and use an internal file
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+ system containing |SYSTEM (metadata), |TOPIC (compressed help text), and
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+ optionally B-tree indexes. Topics are compressed with Zeck LZ77, a custom LZ77
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+ variant with 4KB sliding window and variable-length matches (3-271 bytes).
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+ Cabriolet provides complete support for both WinHelp 3.x and 4.x formats with
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+ bidirectional Zeck LZ77 compression.
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+
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+ LIT (Microsoft Reader eBooks)::
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+ LIT is Microsoft's proprietary eBook format for the Microsoft Reader
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+ application. LIT files use a complex internal structure with directory systems
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+ (IFCM/AOLL), manifest with content type mappings, and NameList with UTF-16LE
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+ encoding. Content is typically compressed with LZX. Cabriolet supports reading
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+ and creating non-encrypted LIT files; DRM-protected (DES-encrypted) LIT files
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+ are intentionally not supported as DRM circumvention is not a goal of this
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+ project.
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+
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+ OAB (Offline Address Book)::
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+ Offline Address Book files (.OAB) are used by Microsoft Outlook and Exchange
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+ Server to provide offline access to address book data. OAB files are compressed
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+ with LZX and support incremental updates through patch files that contain only
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+ changes from a base version. Cabriolet can extract full OAB files, apply
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+ incremental patches, create new OAB files, and generate incremental patches
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+ between versions.
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  === Features
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  ** Metadata preservation (timestamps, attributes)
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  * **Pure Ruby** - No compilation needed, works everywhere
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- * **Comprehensive testing** - 914 test examples, 0 failures
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+ * **Comprehensive testing** - 1,225 test examples, 0 failures
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  * **Complete CLI** - 30+ commands for all operations
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  === Architecture
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  For complete architecture, see link:ARCHITECTURE.md[Architecture Documentation].
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+ == Comparison with libmspack
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+ Cabriolet is a pure Ruby alternative to https://www.cabextract.org.uk/libmspack/[libmspack], the reference C implementation for Microsoft compression formats. This comparison helps you choose the right tool for your needs.
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+
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+ === Feature Comparison
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+
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+ [cols="2,1,1,2"]
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+ |===
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+ |Feature |Cabriolet |libmspack |Notes
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+
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+ 4+h|**Formats**
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+ |CAB (Microsoft Cabinet)
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+ |✅
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+ |✅
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+ |Both support all compression types
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+ |CHM (Compiled HTML Help)
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+ |✅
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+ |✅
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+ |Full bidirectional support
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+ |SZDD (Single-file LZSS)
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+ |✅
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+ |✅
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+ |Including QBasic variant
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+ |KWAJ (Installation files)
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+ |✅
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+ |✅
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+ |All compression methods
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+ |HLP (Windows Help)
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+ |✅
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+ |❌
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+ |Cabriolet-only: QuickHelp + WinHelp 3.x/4.x
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+ |LIT (Microsoft Reader)
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+ |✅
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+ |✅
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+ |Non-DRM files only
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+ |OAB (Offline Address Book)
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+ |✅
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+ |✅
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+ |Including incremental patches
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+ 4+h|**Compression Algorithms**
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+ |None (uncompressed)
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+ |✅
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+ |✅
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+ |
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+ |LZSS (4KB window)
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+ |✅
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+ |✅
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+ |3 modes: EXPAND, MSHELP, QBASIC
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+ |MSZIP (DEFLATE)
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+ |✅
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+ |✅
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+ |RFC 1951 compatible
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+ |LZX (advanced)
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+ |✅
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+ |✅
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+ |Intel E8 preprocessing, 32KB-2MB windows
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+ |Quantum (arithmetic)
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+ |✅
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+ |Decompression production-ready
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+ 4+h|**Operations**
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+ |Decompression
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+ |✅
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+ |
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+ |Compression
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+ |✅
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+ |⚠️
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+ |libmspack has limited compression support
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+ |Multi-part cabinets
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+ |✅
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+ |Spanning and merging
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+ |Embedded cabinet search
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+ |✅
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+ |Salvage mode
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+ |✅
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+ |Corrupted file recovery
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+ |Checksum verification
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+ |
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+ 4+h|**Platform & Integration**
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+ |Pure Ruby / No compilation
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+ |Cabriolet works everywhere Ruby runs
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+ |C library performance
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+ |libmspack is faster for large files
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+ |Ruby native integration
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+ |Cabriolet works on all Ruby implementations
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+ |Windows native
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+ |libmspack needs compilation on Windows
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+ |===
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+ === When to Use Cabriolet
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+ * **Pure Ruby environment** - No compilation or native dependencies needed
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+ * **Cross-platform deployment** - Works identically on Linux, macOS, Windows
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+ * **Alternative Ruby implementations** - JRuby, TruffleRuby, etc.
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+ * **HLP file support** - Only Cabriolet supports Windows Help files
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+ * **Compression support** - Full bidirectional support for all formats
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+ * **Simplicity** - Single gem install, no system dependencies
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+ === When to Use libmspack
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+ * **Maximum performance** - C implementation is faster for large files
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+ * **Existing C/C++ codebase** - Native integration without Ruby
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+ * **Memory-constrained environments** - Lower memory overhead
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+ * **Battle-tested stability** - 20+ years of production use
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+ === Performance Comparison
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+ |===
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+ |===
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+ === libmspack Compatibility
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+ * **CVE coverage** - Tests for known vulnerabilities (CVE-2014-9732, CVE-2015-4467, etc.)
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+ * **Format-specific variations** of compression algorithms
1132
+ * **Testing environments** with isolated algorithm sets
1133
+
1134
+ ==== Registering a Custom Algorithm
1135
+
1136
+ [source,ruby]
1137
+ ----
1138
+ # Define your custom algorithm (must inherit from Base)
1139
+ class MyOptimizedLZX < Cabriolet::Decompressors::Base
1140
+ def decompress(input_size, output_size)
1141
+ # Your optimized implementation
1142
+ data = @input.read(input_size)
1143
+ # ... custom decompression logic
1144
+ @output.write(decompressed_data)
1145
+ output_size
1146
+ end
1147
+ end
1148
+
1149
+ # Register globally
1150
+ Cabriolet.algorithm_factory.register(
1151
+ :optimized_lzx,
1152
+ MyOptimizedLZX,
1153
+ category: :decompressor,
1154
+ priority: 10 # Higher priority = preferred over built-ins
1155
+ )
1156
+
1157
+ # Use in extraction (automatically uses your custom algorithm)
1158
+ decompressor = Cabriolet::CAB::Decompressor.new("archive.cab")
1159
+ # When extracting LZX folders, your algorithm will be used
1160
+ ----
1161
+
1162
+ ==== Per-Instance Custom Factory
1163
+
1164
+ For isolated testing or experimentation without affecting global state:
1165
+
1166
+ [source,ruby]
1167
+ ----
1168
+ # Create custom factory without built-in algorithms
1169
+ custom_factory = Cabriolet::AlgorithmFactory.new(auto_register: false)
1170
+
1171
+ # Register only your algorithms
1172
+ custom_factory.register(:my_algo, MyAlgorithm, category: :decompressor)
1173
+
1174
+ # Create decompressor instances with custom factory
1175
+ # (Note: Not all format handlers currently support custom factories)
1176
+ decompressor = Cabriolet::CAB::Decompressor.new
1177
+ # Custom factory usage would be implemented by format handlers
1178
+ ----
1179
+
1180
+ ==== Replacing Built-in Algorithms
1181
+
1182
+ You can replace built-in algorithms with optimized versions:
1183
+
1184
+ [source,ruby]
1185
+ ----
1186
+ # Unregister the built-in
1187
+ Cabriolet.algorithm_factory.unregister(:lzss, :decompressor)
1188
+
1189
+ # Register your optimized version
1190
+ Cabriolet.algorithm_factory.register(
1191
+ :lzss,
1192
+ MyOptimizedLZSS,
1193
+ category: :decompressor,
1194
+ priority: 10
1195
+ )
1196
+
1197
+ # All future LZSS decompression will use your implementation
1198
+ ----
1199
+
1200
+ ==== Format-Specific Algorithms
1201
+
1202
+ Register algorithms that only apply to specific formats:
1203
+
1204
+ [source,ruby]
1205
+ ----
1206
+ # Register CAB-specific LZX variant
1207
+ Cabriolet.algorithm_factory.register(
1208
+ :cab_lzx,
1209
+ CABOptimizedLZX,
1210
+ category: :decompressor,
1211
+ format: :cab # Only used for CAB files
1212
+ )
1213
+
1214
+ # Register CHM-specific variant
1215
+ Cabriolet.algorithm_factory.register(
1216
+ :chm_lzx,
1217
+ CHMOptimizedLZX,
1218
+ category: :decompressor,
1219
+ format: :chm # Only used for CHM files
1220
+ )
1221
+ ----
1222
+
1223
+ ==== Algorithm Requirements
1224
+
1225
+ Custom algorithms must:
1226
+
1227
+ * **Inherit from the appropriate base class**:
1228
+ ** `Cabriolet::Compressors::Base` for compressors
1229
+ ** `Cabriolet::Decompressors::Base` for decompressors
1230
+
1231
+ * **Implement required methods**:
1232
+ ** Decompressors: `decompress(input_size, output_size)`
1233
+ ** Compressors: `compress()`
1234
+
1235
+ * **Use provided instance variables**:
1236
+ ** `@input` - Input handle (read operations)
1237
+ ** `@output` - Output handle (write operations)
1238
+ ** `@io_system` - I/O system for operations
1239
+ ** `@buffer_size` - Buffer size for operations
1240
+
1241
+ **Example custom decompressor**:
1242
+
1243
+ [source,ruby]
1244
+ ----
1245
+ class CustomAlgorithm < Cabriolet::Decompressors::Base
1246
+ def decompress(input_size, output_size)
1247
+ # Read compressed data
1248
+ compressed = @input.read(input_size)
1249
+
1250
+ # Your decompression logic
1251
+ decompressed = my_decompress_logic(compressed)
1252
+
1253
+ # Write decompressed data
1254
+ @output.write(decompressed)
1255
+
1256
+ # Return bytes written
1257
+ decompressed.bytesize
1258
+ end
1259
+
1260
+ private
1261
+
1262
+ def my_decompress_logic(data)
1263
+ # Custom decompression implementation
1264
+ end
1265
+ end
1266
+ ----
1267
+
1268
+ **Example custom compressor**:
1269
+
1270
+ [source,ruby]
1271
+ ----
1272
+ class CustomCompressor < Cabriolet::Compressors::Base
1273
+ def compress
1274
+ # Read uncompressed data
1275
+ data = @input.read
1276
+
1277
+ # Your compression logic
1278
+ compressed = my_compress_logic(data)
1279
+
1280
+ # Write compressed data
1281
+ @output.write(compressed)
1282
+
1283
+ # Return bytes written
1284
+ compressed.bytesize
1285
+ end
1286
+
1287
+ private
1288
+
1289
+ def my_compress_logic(data)
1290
+ # Custom compression implementation
1291
+ end
1292
+ end
1293
+ ----
1294
+
1295
+ ==== Use Cases
1296
+
1297
+ **Performance optimization**::
1298
+ Replace built-in algorithms with platform-optimized versions (e.g., using native extensions for specific platforms)
1299
+
1300
+ **Research and development**::
1301
+ Test experimental compression algorithms without modifying the core library
1302
+
1303
+ **Format variations**::
1304
+ Implement format-specific optimizations or variations of standard algorithms
1305
+
1306
+ **Testing**::
1307
+ Create isolated test environments with mock or simplified algorithms
1308
+
1309
+ == Plugin Architecture
1310
+
1311
+ Cabriolet supports a powerful plugin system that enables easy distribution and loading of extensions.
1312
+
1313
+ === Installing Plugins
1314
+
1315
+ Plugins are distributed as Ruby gems with the naming pattern `cabriolet-plugin-*`:
1316
+
1317
+ [source,bash]
1318
+ ----
1319
+ gem install cabriolet-plugin-bzip2
1320
+ ----
1321
+
1322
+ === Loading Plugins
1323
+
1324
+ Plugins are automatically discovered from installed gems:
1325
+
1326
+ [source,ruby]
1327
+ ----
1328
+ require 'cabriolet'
1329
+
1330
+ # Discover all installed plugins
1331
+ Cabriolet.plugin_manager.discover_plugins
1332
+
1333
+ # Load and activate a specific plugin
1334
+ Cabriolet.plugin_manager.load_plugin('bzip2')
1335
+ Cabriolet.plugin_manager.activate_plugin('bzip2')
1336
+
1337
+ # Or auto-activate all plugins
1338
+ Cabriolet.plugin_manager.auto_activate_plugins
1339
+ ----
1340
+
1341
+ === Listing Plugins
1342
+
1343
+ [source,ruby]
1344
+ ----
1345
+ # List all plugins
1346
+ plugins = Cabriolet.plugin_manager.list_plugins
1347
+
1348
+ # List only active plugins
1349
+ active = Cabriolet.plugin_manager.list_plugins(state: :active)
1350
+
1351
+ # Check if a plugin is active
1352
+ if Cabriolet.plugin_manager.plugin_active?('bzip2')
1353
+ puts "BZip2 plugin is active"
1354
+ end
1355
+ ----
1356
+
1357
+ === Creating Plugins
1358
+
1359
+ To create your own plugin, see the example plugins:
1360
+
1361
+ - `examples/plugins/cabriolet-plugin-example/` - Simple ROT13 example
1362
+ - `examples/plugins/cabriolet-plugin-bzip2/` - Advanced BZip2 example
1363
+
1364
+ Basic plugin structure:
1365
+
1366
+ [source,ruby]
1367
+ ----
1368
+ class MyPlugin < Cabriolet::Plugin
1369
+ def metadata
1370
+ {
1371
+ name: "my-plugin",
1372
+ version: "1.0.0",
1373
+ author: "Your Name",
1374
+ description: "My custom compression algorithm",
1375
+ cabriolet_version: "~> 0.1"
1376
+ }
1377
+ end
1378
+
1379
+ def setup
1380
+ # Register your algorithms
1381
+ register_algorithm(:my_algo, MyCompressor, category: :compressor)
1382
+ register_algorithm(:my_algo, MyDecompressor, category: :decompressor)
1383
+ end
1384
+ end
1385
+ ----
1386
+
1387
+ === Plugin Configuration
1388
+
1389
+ Configure plugins via `~/.cabriolet/plugins.yml`:
1390
+
1391
+ [source,yaml]
1392
+ ----
1393
+ discovery:
1394
+ auto_discover: true
1395
+ auto_load: true
1396
+ auto_activate: true
1397
+
1398
+ plugins:
1399
+ bzip2:
1400
+ enabled: true
1401
+ config:
1402
+ compression_level: 9
1403
+ ----
1404
+
1405
+ === Plugin Safety
1406
+
1407
+ All plugins are validated before loading:
1408
+
1409
+ - ✓ Inheritance validation
1410
+ - ✓ Metadata validation
1411
+ - ✓ Version compatibility checking
1412
+ - ✓ Dependency resolution
1413
+ - ✓ Safety scanning
1414
+
1415
+ Failed plugins are isolated and don't affect Cabriolet or other plugins.
1416
+
808
1417
  === Error Handling
809
1418
 
810
1419
  ==== Common errors
@@ -1101,6 +1710,26 @@ bundle exec rubocop -A # Auto-correct
1101
1710
 
1102
1711
  == Known limitations
1103
1712
 
1713
+ For complete details on known issues and workarounds, see
1714
+ link:KNOWN_ISSUES.md[Known Issues].
1715
+
1716
+ === LZX Compression
1717
+
1718
+ LZX compression is **production ready** for most use cases:
1719
+
1720
+ * ✅ **CHM files**: 100% working, all features
1721
+ * ✅ **Single-folder CAB**: 100% working
1722
+ * ✅ **Decompression**: UNCOMPRESSED blocks fully supported
1723
+ * ✅ **Compression**: UNCOMPRESSED blocks fully supported
1724
+ * ⚠️ **Multi-folder CAB**: Files at non-zero offsets in second+ folders
1725
+ ** Affects: <5% of CAB files
1726
+ ** Workaround: Use salvage mode or extract folders separately
1727
+ ** Status: Deferred to v0.2.0
1728
+ * ⚠️ **VERBATIM/ALIGNED blocks**: Compression needs implementation
1729
+ ** Affects: Advanced CHM creation
1730
+ ** Decompression: Working
1731
+ ** Status: Planned for v0.2.0
1732
+
1104
1733
  === Quantum compression
1105
1734
 
1106
1735
  Quantum compression is **functional but experimental**:
@@ -1122,10 +1751,54 @@ Quantum compression is **functional but experimental**:
1122
1751
 
1123
1752
  === HLP/LIT/OAB Formats
1124
1753
 
1125
- * No public format specifications available
1126
- * Implementation based on libmspack source code
1127
- * Cannot be fully validated without real test files
1128
- * Basic functionality working, edge cases may exist
1754
+ * LIT format has no public specification (implementation based on libmspack)
1755
+ * HLP format supports both QuickHelp (DOS) and Windows Help (3.x/4.x)
1756
+ ** QuickHelp format fully documented, production ready
1757
+ ** Windows Help format based on reverse engineering, production ready
1758
+ * OAB format has limited documentation (implementation based on libmspack)
1759
+ * All formats are fully functional for basic operations
1760
+ * Edge cases for advanced features may exist
1761
+
1762
+ === Not yet supported
1763
+
1764
+ The following features are documented as pending (64 specs total):
1765
+
1766
+ **Multi-file extraction** (6 specs):
1767
+ - MSZIP folders with multiple files
1768
+ - LZX folders with multiple files
1769
+ - Requires: State reuse implementation (4-6 hours)
1770
+ - Status: In progress for v0.1.0
1771
+
1772
+ **LZX VERBATIM/ALIGNED compression** (7 specs):
1773
+ - CHM round-trip compression
1774
+ - Optimal LZX compression
1775
+ - Decompression works, compression needs trees
1776
+ - Status: Deferred to v0.2.0
1777
+
1778
+ **Quantum edge cases** (22 specs):
1779
+ - Very long matches (14+ bytes)
1780
+ - Complex pattern encoding
1781
+ - Frame boundary cases
1782
+ - Note: Core functionality validated with libmspack, likely over-cautious
1783
+ - Status: Low priority, optional refinement
1784
+
1785
+ **LIT extraction tests** (4 specs):
1786
+ - Tests need adjustment for directory model
1787
+ - Parser works correctly
1788
+ - Status: Test refactoring needed (1-2 hours)
1789
+
1790
+ **QuickHelp real files** (4 specs):
1791
+ - Real file extraction tests
1792
+ - Fixture investigation needed
1793
+ - Status: Low priority
1794
+
1795
+ **Edge cases** (21 specs):
1796
+ - 1-byte search buffer
1797
+ - Various format-specific edge cases
1798
+ - Window size variations
1799
+ - Status: Low priority, optional enhancements
1800
+
1801
+ **Total pending**: 64 specs (5% of test suite)
1129
1802
 
1130
1803
 
1131
1804
  == Troubleshooting
@@ -1151,17 +1824,6 @@ decompressor.fix_mszip = true
1151
1824
  decompressor.salvage = true
1152
1825
  ----
1153
1826
 
1154
- === Performance issues
1155
-
1156
- Problem:: Slow extraction
1157
-
1158
- Solution:: Increase buffer size:
1159
-
1160
- [source,ruby]
1161
- ----
1162
- decompressor.buffer_size = 16384
1163
- ----
1164
-
1165
1827
 
1166
1828
  == Specifications
1167
1829